Mary Kostka is an occupational therapist of 37 years and an expert in Sensory Integration Disorder. She’s the owner of ‘OHANA Occupational Therapy, a pediatric private practice specializing in sensory integration. Her clinic has helped thousands of children and families thrive and live more fulfilling lives.
The Sensory Hero App helps parents of smart, sensitive children with wild energy and BIG emotions finally get PEACE in the home and confidently be able to go out in public WITHOUT stressful meltdowns.
The Sensory Hero Kit provides fun, engaging, and calming tools to help your child’s sensory development. Designed for home or therapy use, encouraging focus, comfort, and confidence in daily activities.
Explore my collection of books designed to support pediatric therapists, educators, and families. With practical tools, insights, and strategies to help children thrive at home, clinic, or in the classroom.
I just absolutely ❤️ Mary Kostka! Best OT ever!! She is definitely knowledgeable and all that other good responsible stuff, but I just ❤️ the way she balances me out. She is the one who encourages me to let loose and have fun with my kids and when I'm bogged down with the responsibility of it all. I wouldn't make it without you! ❤️❤️❤️
In the few months that Mary has worked with my son Marshall, she has literally changed his life. Mary is unlike any therapist I have ever worked with. She has vast knowledge and experience. This knowledge is paired with a keen intuition and the genuine desire to help. She truly cares about my son and takes time to figure out how best to work with him. The combination of these assests sets her apart and above any therapist I have ever met. I am so fortunate that my son gets to work with her and benefit from her "miracle work". She brings new things to every session and helps me to implement new and exciting therapy techniques. She realizes the importance of teaching me how to help Marshall and she validates and listens to my thoughts and feelings. Most importantly Marshall loves her and is learning so much every time he is with her.
We are so thankful for Mary and the work she has been doing with our son! He has made amazing improvements in just a short time ... for years we were so discouraged because we had not been able to get answers to what was going on with our son. But when Mary came along that all changed dramatically!!! Her knowledge and expertise about Asperger's and Sensory Integration Disorder has given our entire family the answers we had been looking for all along. We finally feel like we all can help him and, most importantly, our son is so happy to be understood and getting the help he has needed for so long. She comes HIGHLY recommended from our family! We love her and we are so thankful for all that she has done so far and we look forward to what lies ahead.
The info is fantastic and love being able to access it on the web-based app! Feb my workload tripled so I am picking up the pace now and really enjoying it, Thanks Mary!
The app is great and the information and tools have been so helpful. Thanks again!
As a teacher of 4- to 6-year-old homeschoolers, I struggled with a student’s frequent outbursts and wasn’t sure if they stemmed from behavioral challenges or sensory issues. Before using the Sensory App, I didn’t fully understand the difference, but this incredible tool, developed by Mary Kostka at Ohana Occupational Therapy, helped me make that distinction. With the app’s guidance, I identified that his struggles were sensory-related and learned how to calm and support him effectively. Without it, I wouldn’t have known how to recognize or address his needs. The impact was profound, not just for him, but for the entire classroom. The Sensory App truly puts expert knowledge in your pocket, giving parents/teachers the clarity and tools to support their child’s sensory needs. It’s a game-changer for any family or teacher navigating these challenges.
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